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Homestead, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Miami-Dade County County
Homestead, FL
At a Glance
How Homestead Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Homestead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Homestead a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Homestead residents earn a median household income of $61,975 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,245. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 123,309 business establishments, including 6,356 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Homestead is $346,500 , 23% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $436,039. Median rent is $1,619/month, with 36.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Homestead reports 953 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 151% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,166/100K. The murder rate is 5.6/100K.
Education
24.3% of adults in Homestead hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 77.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Homestead has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 340 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.